Amid claims that Gerrard is looking to offload England striker Watkins, Villa are reportedly locked in talks over a top-class striker signing

Aston Villa are on alert after a club official admitted Spanish striker Raul de Tomas could be allowed to leave this summer.

The Premier League side are looking into a deal for the Espanyol forward, according to reports, as they look to pick up their summer activity again.

Arsenal are reportedly back in the hunt for Raul de Tomas and while they could get the striker for a big discount, a problem remains

Efforts to sign the striker in January reportedly failed - but the Gunners have been given plenty of encouragement that a summer deal is on

Arsenal will make a late scramble for a striker depending on one other piece of business, while Liverpool are already eyeing two signings

Arteta is turning his attention to a well-regarded La Liga striker, having reportedly accepted that his Vlahovic hopes are over

The Gunners are ready to turn their attention to a long-term target if they cannot convince the Serbian star, but already have a Plan C

Tottenham are reportedly prepared to battle Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United for a striker who is shining in La Liga

The player has been watched by Leeds for some time and a report claims they are back on his trail and could launch a move in January

The Espanyol man first emerged as a Leeds target last summer - and it appears they face strong competition for him again this time around

The striker only joined Espanyol in January, but looks set to leave after relegation - and Leeds are ready to offer him an escape route.